Assessing the investment environment in container terminals: A knowledge gap model

2022 ◽  
pp. 147509022110707
Author(s):  
Wen-Kai K Hsu ◽  
Hui-Huang Tai ◽  
Nguyen Tan Huynh ◽  
Jun-Wei C Chen
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Container Terminals ◽  
Knowledge Gap ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Gap Model ◽  
Investment Environment ◽  
Operational Characteristics ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Prior Literature

This paper aims to evaluate the investment environment in container terminals (CTs) in one seaport from the attitudes of both terminal operators (TOs) and port companies (PCs). Evaluation criteria (ECs) regarding the investment environment in CTs are first created based on the prior literature and the CTs’ operational characteristics. A knowledge gap model based on an improved fuzzy AHP approach is then developed to assess the perceived differences on the ECs between TOs and PCs, by which the PCs managers could formulate practical policies to improve their investment environment in CTs. As an empirical study, the Taiwan International Port Corporation (TIPC) and its terminal operators in Kaohsiung port are examined to verify the research model. Results indicate that ECs with higher knowledge gap for TIPC include: Intra-port coopetition, Number of shipping carriers, and Business tax. Based on the result, theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.

A 3D continuous risk matrix for the assessment of operational safety in inland container terminals

2021 ◽  
pp. 147509022110514
Author(s):  
Wen-Kai K Hsu ◽  
Show-Hui S Huang ◽  
Shu-Wei Wu
Keyword(s):  
Risk Measures ◽  
Risk Measure ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Container Terminals ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Risk Matrix ◽  
Operational Safety ◽  
Managerial Implications

This paper proposes a 3D (three dimensions) continuous risk matrix to assess the operational safety in inland container terminals (ICTs). In this paper, based on the operational features of ICTs and relevant literature, the risk factors (RFs) affecting the operational safety in ICTs are first investigated. A 3D continuous risk matrix based on a fuzzy AHP (Analytic Hierarchical Process) approach is then proposed to assess the operational safety in ICTs. Unlike the traditional risk matrix constructed by risk measures of likelihood and consequence, the proposed risk matrix considers one more risk measure: preventive-ability of an organization that can provide more accurate information for decision makers in risk assessments. Finally, the ICTs in Taiwan were empirically investigated to validate the model. Based on the results, theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.

Reference Price and Its Asymmetric Effects on Price Evaluations: The Moderating Role of Gender

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Choongbeom Choi ◽  
Sung Jun Joe ◽  
Anna S. Mattila
Keyword(s):  
Reference Price ◽  
Internal Reference ◽  
External Reference ◽  
Internal Reference Price ◽  
Scant Attention ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
External Reference Price ◽  
Promotional Strategies ◽  
The Impact

Empirical research shows that customers form price evaluations by comparing the actual price with a reference price. The relative use of an internal reference price (IRP) versus an external reference price (ERP) is an important issue in the lodging industry due to the popularity of price-comparison–based advertising. Although prior literature shows that demographic factors influence the relative use of IRP and ERP, the impact of gender on the relationship between reference prices and price evaluations has received scant attention in both hospitality and marketing contexts. Drawing on the agency-communal theory, the current research examines the effect of gender on the use of IRP and ERP in price evaluations. The findings indicate that males are more susceptible to IRP than to ERP, whereas females are only influenced by ERP. Relevant managerial implications are drawn in terms of pricing and promotional strategies.

EXPRESS: How Does Global–Local Identity Affect Consumer Preference for Access-Based Consumption? Investigating the Mediating Role of Consumption Openness

2021 ◽  
pp. 002224372110551
Author(s):  
Xiaodong Nie ◽  
Zhiyong Yang ◽  
Yinlong Zhang ◽  
Narayanan Janakiraman
Keyword(s):  
Close Association ◽  
Consumer Preference ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Knowledge Gap ◽  
Local Identity ◽  
Global Identity ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
The Relationship

Given the increasing importance of the global sharing economy, consumers face the decision as to whether to choose an access-based option versus an owning option. However, our understanding of how consumers’ global–local identity may influence their preference for access-based consumption is rather limited. The authors fill this knowledge gap by proposing that consumers high in global identity (“globals”) have a greater preference for access-based consumption than those high in local identity (“locals”). Such effects are mediated by consumers’ consumption openness. Consistent with the “consumption openness” account, the authors find that when the desire for openness is enhanced by a contextual cue, locals’ preference for access-based consumption is elevated, whereas globals’ preference for access-based consumption is unaffected. However, when the desire for openness is suppressed by a contextual cue, globals’ preference for access-based consumption is reduced, whereas locals’ preference for access-based consumption is unaffected. Similarly, consumers’ traveler–settler orientation sets a boundary for the relationship between global–local identity and preference for access-based consumption, given its close association with consumption openness. Theoretical and managerial implications are discussed.

An integrated supplier selection approach incorporating decision maker’s risk attitude using ANN, AHP and TOPSIS methods

Kybernetes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 49 (9) ◽  
pp. 2263-2284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunxia Yu ◽  
Zhiqin Zou ◽  
Yifan Shao ◽  
Fengli Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Risk Attitude ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Fuzzy Topsis ◽  
Ann Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Selection Approach

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop a novel integrated supplier selection approach incorporating decision maker’s risk attitude using the artificial neural network (ANN), analytic hierarchy process (AHP) and technique for order of preference by similarity to ideal solution (TOPSIS) methods. Design/methodology/approach In the proposed approach, the ANN model is used to classify decision maker’s risk attitude; the fuzzy AHP method is used to determine the relative weights of evaluation criteria; and the fuzzy TOPSIS method is used to evaluate ratings of suppliers. Finally, experiments are conducted to verify the feasibility and efficiency of the proposed integrated approach. Findings Experiments results show that the proposed integrated approach is effective and efficient to help decision makers to select suitable suppliers according to their risk attitudes. Originality/value The aim of this paper is to develop a novel integrated supplier selection approach incorporating decision maker’s risk attitude using the ANN, AHP and TOPSIS methods. The decision maker’s risk attitude toward procurement transaction is originally considered in supplier selection process.

Sustainability benchmarking for logistics center location decision

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 1239-1260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiğit Kazançoğlu ◽  
Melisa Özbiltekin ◽  
Yeşim Deniz Özkan-Özen
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Preference Ranking ◽  
Location Decision ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Location Selection ◽  
Logistics Center ◽  
Center Location ◽  
Emerging Country ◽  
Managerial Implications

Purpose As in line with eco benchmarking, the purpose of this paper is to solve a location selection problem in an emerging country by applying sustainability benchmarking principles. Design/methodology/approach A hybrid multi-criteria decision-making method, fuzzy AHP and Preference Ranking Organization METHod for Enrichment Evaluations (PROMETHEE), is used as methodology to make sustainability benchmarking for logistics center location selection. Findings It is revealed that according to AHP and PROMETHEE calculations, Kemalpasa is determined as the most appropriate location from the sustainable perspectives. Torbali is specified as the worst location to construct a logistics center in terms of benchmarking criteria based on sustainability concerns. Based on these numerical results, managerial implications are presented with a sustainability benchmarking view. Originality/value The main originality of this study is integrating one of the relatively new topics, sustainability benchmarking, with a popular area, logistics center location selection.

Fuzzy AHP to determine the relative weights of evaluation criteria and Fuzzy TOPSIS to rank the alternatives

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 520-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Torfi ◽  
Reza Zanjirani Farahani ◽  
Shabnam Rezapour
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Evaluation Criteria ◽  
Fuzzy Topsis

scholarly journals Process is King: Evaluating the Performance of Technology-mediated Learning in Vocational Software Training

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Söllner ◽  
Philipp Bitzer ◽  
Andreas Janson ◽  
Jan Marco Leimeister
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
The Body ◽  
Mediated Learning ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Holistic Model ◽  
Software Training ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Prior Literature ◽  
Major Trend ◽  
Process Perspective

Technology-mediated learning (TML) is a major trend in education, since it allows to integrate the strengths of traditional- and IT-based learning activities. However, TML providers still struggle in identifying areas for improvement in their TML offerings. One reason for their struggles is inconsistencies in the literature regarding drivers of TML performance. Prior research suggests that these inconsistencies in TML literature might stem from neglecting the importance of considering the process perspective in addition to the input and outcome perspectives. This gap needs to be addressed to better understand the different drivers of the performance of TML scenarios. Filling this gap would further support TML providers with more precise guidance on how to (re-)design their offerings toward their customers’ needs. To achieve our goal, we combine qualitative and quantitative methods to develop and evaluate a holistic model for assessing TML performance. In particular, we consolidate the body of literature, followed by a focus group workshop and a Q-sorting exercise with TML practitioners, and an empirical pre-study to develop and initially test our research model. Afterward, we collect data from 161 participants of TML vocational software trainings and evaluate our holistic model for assessing TML performance. The results provide empirical evidence for the importance of the TML process quality dimension as suggested in prior literature and highlighted by our TML practitioners. Our main theoretical as well as practical contribution is a holistic model that provides comprehensive insights into which constructs and facets shape the performance of TML in vocational software trainings.

scholarly journals Authenticity, Perceived Value and Loyalty in Marine Tourism Destinations: The Case of Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3716
Author(s):  
Yongjun Su ◽  
Junjie Xu ◽  
Marios Sotiriadis ◽  
Shiwei Shen
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Value ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Suggested Model ◽  
Marine Tourism ◽  
Object Based ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Tourism Destinations ◽  
Conceptual Foundations ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Chinese Marine

A very good understanding and knowledge about the tourists’ perceptions are of critical importance for the management and marketing of tourism destinations and sites of all types. The aim of this study was to investigate the perceived authenticity and its relationship with perceived value and loyalty of tourists in the context of marine tourism. First, the study proposed a research model based on the conceptual foundations of authenticity, perceived value and loyalty. The suggested model was then tested by means of a quantitative survey conducted in Zhoushan, one of the most popular Chinese marine tourism destinations. The study’s findings revealed that the object-based authenticity and interpersonal authenticity significantly affected perceived value and loyalty of tourists, and the perceived value partly mediated the relationship between authenticity and loyalty. The article is completed by discussing the theoretical and managerial implications.

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